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Venetian Risotto with Turkey Ham

Venetian Risotto with Turkey Ham


Yield: 4

Ethnicity: Italian
 
Meal Type: Main Course, Entrée, Appetizer
 
Preparation Method: Simmer, Saute
 
Product Type: Turkey Ham
 







2 Tablespoons olive oil, DIVIDED USE
1 Cup onion, thinly sliced
1/2 Teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 Cup Arborio rice
1/2 Cup dry white wine
5 Ounces TURKEY HAM, shaved and cut into 1/2-inch strips
3 Cups turkey broth or canned reduced-sodium chicken broth, heated
1/4 Cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 Cup frozen peas, thawed
1/2 Cup skim milk
 
  1. In 3-quart saucepan, over medium heat, sauté onions and thyme in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes or until onions are translucent. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  2. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to pan. Add rice and stirring constantly, sauté rice 2 to 3 mintues.
  3. Add wine. Cook and stir until liquid has evaporated and mixture is fairly dry.
  4. Slowly add broth, stirring after each addition; bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until mixture is creamy, but rice is al dente.
  5. Fold in turkey ham. Stir in Parmesan cheese, peas and milk; cook 1 minute or until all ingredients are heated throughout and creamy. Serve immediately.
  6. Yields: 4 appetizer servings or 2 entree servings.

Recipe Source: Recipe by The National Turkey Federation

Nutrition Facts
Calories 359  
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g 25%
Cholesterol 27mg
Sodium 1052mg
Total Carbohydrate 48g
Protein 17g  
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on you calorie needs:
  Calories: 2000 2500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate   300g 375g
Dietary Fiber   25g 30g
Calories per gram:
Fat 9
  • Carbohydrate 4
  • Protein 4




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